The week of October 24th, Blue Vault will publish its first ever Nontraded REIT Fee Study.

The first Blue Vault Nontraded REIT Fees Study provides in-depth analysis of all fees associated with nontraded REIT investments currently offered, including definitions of the fees, how the fees impact shareholder returns, and a complete data set with each of the REIT’s share class fees as well as ranges, averages, and medians for the industry.

This study is the first of its kind to be a comprehensive view of the fee structures of nontraded REIT offerings, and the first to analyze the impacts of those fees on eventual shareholder returns. As the industry evolves with new share classes and class-specific expense allocations, such as the shareholder servicing fees assessed to Class T shares, it is more important than ever to understand how fees are calculated, assessed and will impact shareholders. The study provides both a glossary of terms as well as extensive tables and appendices with specific examples from the prospectuses of nontraded REITs. It also examines historical trends from closed offerings to identify how current offerings compare to those of the past.

Soon following, Blue Vault will publish the first Nontraded Closed-End Fund Review.

The first Nontraded Closed-End Fund Review will include an in depth analysis on approximate seven funds, in a format similar to the Blue Vault Nontraded BDC Review. Look for more details and pricing information over the coming weeks.